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I am about to begin the installation of a cb in my 31' motorhome.
I'd like any info regarding antenna, coax length, power options
and anything that I didn't think of.

I'd like to know what problems you encountered and how you overcame
them. I want to know what works and more important what doesn't.

I will follow this thread closely. Thanks.

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I am about to begin the installation of a cb in my 31' motorhome.
I'd like any info regarding antenna, coax length, power options
and anything that I didn't think of.

I'd like to know what problems you encountered and how you overcame
them. I want to know what works and more important what doesn't.

I will follow this thread closely. Thanks.







I would install two CB's in your motor home for maximum performance. Up front
at the drivers seat you'd do best with a Undiden Pc68xl and a Wilson 1000
antenna center mounted above the cab. In the back I'd seriously look into
investing into either a new Ranger 2950dx or a used Uniden HR2510 off of Ebay
that's already converted to the CB and freeband channels. With either of these
radios, a Antron 99 or Imax 2000 antenna, and a very easy "like 5 minutes" to
put up telescoping pole from radio shack with some good rg8x coax and you'll
have a fine portable base station that will talk around the world and compete
with the best of them no matter where you are and you'll really be able to
enjoy it when your stationary. With a dual setup like this you will have no
compromises.

dont forget a sweet 16 and a leece alternator.

AstroDome3cx5000 wrote:
I am about to begin the installation of a cb in my 31' motorhome.
I'd like any info regarding antenna, coax length, power options
and anything that I didn't think of.

I'd like to know what problems you encountered and how you overcame
them. I want to know what works and more important what doesn't.

I will follow this thread closely. Thanks.








I would install two CB's in your motor home for maximum performance. Up front
at the drivers seat you'd do best with a Undiden Pc68xl and a Wilson 1000
antenna center mounted above the cab. In the back I'd seriously look into
investing into either a new Ranger 2950dx or a used Uniden HR2510 off of Ebay
that's already converted to the CB and freeband channels. With either of these
radios, a Antron 99 or Imax 2000 antenna, and a very easy "like 5 minutes" to
put up telescoping pole from radio shack with some good rg8x coax and you'll
have a fine portable base station that will talk around the world and compete
with the best of them no matter where you are and you'll really be able to
enjoy it when your stationary. With a dual setup like this you will have no
compromises.

before anyone asks how does one put up an ant99 off a mobile home i saw
a setup using a 6' tripod about 6 meters off the back of the m'home. he
was on the beach and smoked. problem he had was securing it against a
stiff wind.

Down here when were on the beach we don't worry about mounting them very high
for any dx talking but then again that's usually the only reason were ever on
the beach to begin with. Nothing like 4kw's and a ground plane on the salt
water. Tall antenna's are a problem for the local talking city dweller type of
operators. Btw, how have you been Jim? It's great hearing from you! Kp82 in
Galveston is gone...........



before anyone asks how does one put up an ant99 off a mobile home i saw
a setup using a 6' tripod about 6 meters off the back of the m'home. he
was on the beach and smoked. problem he had was securing it against a
stiff wind.

MrTimNebo wrote:
Down here when were on the beach we don't worry about mounting them very high
for any dx talking but then again that's usually the only reason were ever on
the beach to begin with. Nothing like 4kw's and a ground plane on the salt
water. Tall antenna's are a problem for the local talking city dweller type of
operators. Btw, how have you been Jim? It's great hearing from you! Kp82 in
Galveston is gone...........




before anyone asks how does one put up an ant99 off a mobile home i saw
a setup using a 6' tripod about 6 meters off the back of the m'home. he
was on the beach and smoked. problem he had was securing it against a
stiff wind.









radio's down due to the jogunn off the roof. new second
story going up. tower as soon as some bux appear. might be awhile as the
boat, shed, fencing take precedence. 73, jim.

Sounds like a wonderful order for those to fall into.

might be awhile as the
boat, shed, fencing take precedence. 73, jim.

push up pole, A99, on wheel base mount.

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It is not my intention to install 2 radios, only one to monitor
as I drive. I am mostly interested in comments regarding the
antenna (rf ground and electrical ground). Will this be a problem?

I'm thinking of mounting the antenna on the rear ladder rack and
running an electrical ground to the frame. Will this work ok?


On 16 Mar 2004 02:11:04 GMT, AstroDome3cx5000 wrote:

I am about to begin the installation of a cb in my 31' motorhome.
I'd like any info regarding antenna, coax length, power options
and anything that I didn't think of.

I'd like to know what problems you encountered and how you overcame
them. I want to know what works and more important what doesn't.

I will follow this thread closely. Thanks.







I would install two CB's in your motor home for maximum performance. Up front
at the drivers seat you'd do best with a Undiden Pc68xl and a Wilson 1000
antenna center mounted above the cab. In the back I'd seriously look into
investing into either a new Ranger 2950dx or a used Uniden HR2510 off of Ebay
that's already converted to the CB and freeband channels. With either of these
radios, a Antron 99 or Imax 2000 antenna, and a very easy "like 5 minutes" to
put up telescoping pole from radio shack with some good rg8x coax and you'll
have a fine portable base station that will talk around the world and compete
with the best of them no matter where you are and you'll really be able to
enjoy it when your stationary. With a dual setup like this you will have no
compromises.

George Kinzer wrote:
push up pole, A99, on wheel base mount.

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hell there enough toys around here without the wife seeing that hehehe

jim wrote:
George Kinzer wrote:
push up pole, A99, on wheel base mount.

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hell there enough toys around here without the wife seeing that hehehe

If it stays up more than four hours you're sposed' to see the doctor.

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Steveo wrote:
jim wrote:

George Kinzer wrote:

push up pole, A99, on wheel base mount.

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hell there enough toys around here without the wife seeing that hehehe


If it stays up more than four hours you're sposed' to see the doctor.


i told him 12 and he said it was abnormal but live with it ;)

jim wrote:
Steveo wrote:
jim wrote:

George Kinzer wrote:

push up pole, A99, on wheel base mount.

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hell there enough toys around here without the wife seeing that hehehe


If it stays up more than four hours you're sposed' to see the doctor.


i told him 12 and he said it was abnormal but live with it ;)

He said enjoy, and quitcher' bithchin! g

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Steveo wrote:
jim wrote:

Steveo wrote:

jim wrote:


George Kinzer wrote:


push up pole, A99, on wheel base mount.

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hell there enough toys around here without the wife seeing that hehehe


If it stays up more than four hours you're sposed' to see the doctor.


i told him 12 and he said it was abnormal but live with it ;)


He said enjoy, and quitcher' bithchin! g

what i'm bitchin' about now is having to go out and shovel the 4-6"
we got today. 56 degrees yesterday and now this. hell its st. patricks
day ffs...

jim wrote:
Steveo wrote:
jim wrote:

Steveo wrote:

jim wrote:


George Kinzer wrote:


push up pole, A99, on wheel base mount.

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hell there enough toys around here without the wife seeing that
hehehe


If it stays up more than four hours you're sposed' to see the doctor.


i told him 12 and he said it was abnormal but live with it ;)


He said enjoy, and quitcher' bithchin! g

what i'm bitchin' about now is having to go out and shovel the 4-6"
we got today. 56 degrees yesterday and now this. hell its st. patricks
day ffs...

I feel bad for you, Jim. I'm home for my dinner break before I
go back out all night. We fertilized 170 lawns yesterday.

They were talking about postponing the parade tomorrow, but now
it's on again. It's always ****ty on St Pats day here.

March is always whack.

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jim wrote:
Steveo wrote:
jim wrote:

Steveo wrote:

jim wrote:


George Kinzer wrote:


push up pole, A99, on wheel base mount.

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hell there enough toys around here without the wife seeing that
hehehe


If it stays up more than four hours you're sposed' to see the doctor.


i told him 12 and he said it was abnormal but live with it ;)


He said enjoy, and quitcher' bithchin! g

what i'm bitchin' about now is having to go out and shovel the 4-6"
we got today. 56 degrees yesterday and now this. hell its st. patricks
day ffs...

I feel bad for you, Jim. I'm home for my dinner break before I
go back out all night. We fertilized 170 lawns yesterday.

They were talking about postponing the parade tomorrow, but now
it's on again. It's always ****ty on St Pats day here.

March is always whack.

Man, we've been in the 89's everyday.
Going to ride the bike in tomorrow. Going
to Arizona on Thursday for a Classic Bronco
event, won't be back until Sunday, they expect
to be in the high 80's.

Landshark


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just look at my first reply...it aint THAT difficult.
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Jimbo wrote:
before anyone asks how does one put up an

ant99 off a mobile home i saw a setup using a

6' tripod about 6 meters off the back of the

m'home. he was on the beach and smoked.

problem he had was securing it against a stiff

wind.

_
I use an antron all the time when camping. I use bungee cords, usually
in a tall tree.
I've also used it only a few feet above the camper, tying it off to the
entrance rail next to the door. A 20 or 30 foot pushup pole should work
very well. Using the 20 foot pole, one only needs to attach guide wire
to one section if you sink the bottom section in the earth and affix the
"top" bottom section to near the roof.

From: (Nate=A0Morton)
It is not my intention to install 2 radios, only one to monitor as I
drive. I am mostly interested in comments regarding the antenna (rf
ground and electrical ground). Will this be a problem?
I'm thinking of mounting the antenna on the rear ladder rack and running
an electrical ground to the frame. Will this work ok?
_
Save yourself the hassle,,,,if you're looking only to monitor, buy a
fiberglass "no ground" marine mount and put it wherever you like..even
inside the motorhome..

"Landshark" wrote:
"Steveo" wrote in message
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jim wrote:
Steveo wrote:
jim wrote:

Steveo wrote:

jim wrote:


George Kinzer wrote:


push up pole, A99, on wheel base mount.

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!
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hell there enough toys around here without the wife seeing that
hehehe


If it stays up more than four hours you're sposed' to see the
doctor.


i told him 12 and he said it was abnormal but live with it ;)


He said enjoy, and quitcher' bithchin! g

what i'm bitchin' about now is having to go out and shovel the 4-6"
we got today. 56 degrees yesterday and now this. hell its st.
patricks day ffs...

I feel bad for you, Jim. I'm home for my dinner break before I
go back out all night. We fertilized 170 lawns yesterday.

They were talking about postponing the parade tomorrow, but now
it's on again. It's always ****ty on St Pats day here.

March is always whack.

Man, we've been in the 89's everyday.
Going to ride the bike in tomorrow. Going
to Arizona on Thursday for a Classic Bronco
event, won't be back until Sunday, they expect
to be in the high 80's.

Landshark

We ended up with about 6-8 inches of snow. I just got home from
the snowshark duty again. Hope it's done for this spring..

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I went there and the chase began. I've been reading for a week. It seems
that a screwdriver or possibly the texas twister may do the trick.

I was going to use an old midland that I love but after looking at those
antennas I'm leaning towards my yeasu.

What do you think? Will these antennas work on a 9' high motorhome?
Has anyone here seen such an installation?

Thanks